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Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about Panattoni Data Centers data center developments across 2 states, including KY, WI.

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Black Councilwoman Walks Out Of Meeting To Block Proposed Data Center Vote
News ClipBIN: Black Information Network·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Black Councilwoman Walks Out Of Meeting To Block Proposed Data Center Vote

A councilwoman in Burgin, Kentucky, walked out of a city council meeting, preventing a vote on an annexation tied to a proposed Panattoni Data Centers facility. Residents have voiced concerns about the project's impact on noise, air quality, water, and electricity. The councilwoman stated she would not approve annexation until the city has planning and zoning regulations.

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9/10/2026
Tension builds over data center project in Burgin
News ClipWKYT·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Tension builds over data center project in Burgin

The City of Burgin, Kentucky, is attempting to restart a controversial annexation process for over 1,000 acres to pave the way for a hyperscale data center campus by Panattoni Data Centers. This follows a previous annexation attempt being declared null and void. Activists are planning a large turnout for an upcoming city council meeting where the annexation ordinance will be discussed, and are calling for a statewide moratorium on data center development.

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9/8/2026
Mercer County imposes data center moratorium, Burgin considers annexation to allow $1B project
News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Mercer County imposes data center moratorium, Burgin considers annexation to allow $1B project

Mercer County, Kentucky, has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction and proposed stricter zoning rules due to resident concerns about land use and environmental impact. However, Burgin City Council is considering annexing the 500-acre site for Panattoni Data Centers' $1 billion "Project Bluegrass" to potentially bypass the county's regulations. This move highlights a tension between economic development benefits and the preservation of rural character in Kentucky.

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9/7/2026
A Kentucky county passes a data center moratorium — with a city-sized hole
News ClipLouisville Public Media·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

A Kentucky county passes a data center moratorium — with a city-sized hole

Mercer County, Kentucky, passed a one-year moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated areas. However, the city of Burgin is considering annexing land for a proposed Panattoni data center, which would bypass the county moratorium and local zoning rules. Residents are actively opposing the annexation and project, citing concerns about environmental impact, property values, and electricity bills.

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8/12/2026
Burgin data center plans draw concerns over farmland annexation
News ClipSpectrum News·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Burgin data center plans draw concerns over farmland annexation

Residents in Burgin, Kentucky, are raising significant concerns over a proposed 900-acre data center project, "Project Bluegrass," by Panattoni Data Centers, which involves the annexation of over 500 acres of farmland. Opponents allege that the developer is trying to bypass county regulations due to Burgin's lack of zoning rules, leading to accusations of corruption and formal complaints filed with the Kentucky Attorney General's Office. Residents are organizing and demanding a moratorium on the project.

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7/18/2026